Tag: beliefs
Oracles, shamans, witches: “The success of esoteric beliefs threatens democratic debate”
Can deciphering oracle and tarot decks really help us find meaning in our lives? By dint of seeing readers become passionate about esoteric practices, Thierry Jobard wanted to know more…
Are these beliefs about insects correct? Check your knowledge
Insects have it tough! Cockroaches, mosquitoes, bees… Here are several totally false beliefs about these little beasts. We start with cockroaches. They should not be crushed: legend or real advice?…
Is there a link between sleep quality and paranormal beliefs?
News Published on 02/20/2023 at 4:41 p.m. Updated 02/20/2023 at 4:41 p.m. Reading 2 mins. According to a study carried out by British psychologists, there is a link between the…
Between beliefs, ignorance and bad science
In his book “Antivax yourself”, published by Guy Trédaniel, the scientific journalist Xavier Bazin puts his foot down and challenges beliefs and prejudices about vaccination. His goal: to open the…
10 pregnancy superstitions and beliefs
Pregnancy is surrounded by many myths, beliefs and superstitions. Overview of the most surprising received ideas, some of which still make some parents doubt. We disentangle the true from the…
Woman ended for not following former border rules due to personal beliefs
Despite most pandemic-related travel restrictions between Canada and the US being lifted for months, charges handed out when they were in effect are still filtering through the courts. Another case…
Conspiracy theories: beliefs that are not new!
You will also be interested It is one of the popular beliefs for which evidence seems useless. In the same vein as the infodemic, which consists in believing that disinformation…
Delusions and aberrant beliefs: a synaptic receptor involved
Sometimes, we start to believe in totally aberrant things. But why ? Several researchers from the École Normale Supérieure, the Sainte-Anne hospital, Inserm and the Institut du Cerveau have looked…